Essendon Hockey in Ascot Vale, Victoria, Australia | Sports club

Essendon Hockey

Locality: Ascot Vale, Victoria, Australia

Address: 1 Hockey Lane 3032 Ascot Vale, VIC, Australia

Website: http://essendonhockey.com.au

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25.01.2022 Now it's official...hockey is back! Welcoming new players- juniors, seniors and masters down @ Hockey Lane. Contact: [email protected]... [email protected] [email protected] #seethebombersflyup See more

23.01.2022 Some challenges to try at home! Ciara and Aisling Utri - maybe you can share some skills with us where you aren't trying to hurt each other

23.01.2022 Playing members of our community - please check recent teamapp news and events. Your committees have been continuing to work on your behalf. Look for: 1) Section AGM meeting details. Held online this week and next, 2019 financial members are eligible to vote. Your online presence is important. 2) Junior and Hookin2Hockey session details 3) Planning for the 2021 season 4) Call out for those who wish to play a summer social comp... Anyone in the broader Essendon Hockey community not on our teamapp is welcome to contact our sections at any time to discuss playing, supporting the club, getting involved etc [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

22.01.2022 It’s time to turn to the wisdom of Sammy J Hockey Victoria stated in a meeting held tonight that there will not be a 2020 winter season. Our current lockdown plus the knowledge that the easing of restrictions come in stages led to the conclusion that a modified winter season is no longer viable in metro Melbourne. We know how hard so many people worked to keep the season alive. Players, committees, coaches, Hockey Victoria staff- all did preseason twice. The second prese...ason being shrouded in uncertainty and COVID-19 safe protocols was demanding but the enthusiasm to play was evident. Thank you to all who gave of their time to support our members in their determination to start the season. Where to now? Hockey Victoria are already thinking about how a summer season might look. However it will be some time before we will have information about this. We will also work as a club on how we might enjoy hockey later in the year when it is safe to do so. We will continue to keep in touch with our members. For now we all need to prioritise doing what we can to protect our community. For the sake of those you love, for the sake of our health system, for the good of our community; observe Melbourne’s current restrictions. Sammy J is here to help you with just one aspect. Look after one another.

22.01.2022 Some fun viewing for Bombers. Yesterday's flashback Friday from HV. Looking forward to seeing this sort of action in 2020

20.01.2022 Hello Essendon Hockey members, Please find the following link to confirm your intent to play for the men's club in the 2021 season. New players welcome!!! https://airtable.com/shreFb3BxYGMMrkfL... *This form is only applicable for men's competitions (seniors, open and masters). *Juniors playing upper age 14's are eligible to play seniors but intention must be approved by parents/guardians and coaches alike before selection. *Players eligible for under 18s please choose "Metro" in the "GRADE" section of the form. The men's committee kindly asks you to fill this in as soon as possible as to guide them on what to expect in 2021. Looking forward to seeing you all in 2021.

20.01.2022 Sign up to EH men's summer (and winter) hockey 2021 - https://mailchi.mp/03589d0f2502/signup2021

19.01.2022 School Holidays are upon us and maybe the kids are looking for a fun indoor activity. Brad Teal Realestate a long time sponsor of Essendon Hockey and the greater community are running their Colouring Competition. It's time to sharpen your colours and express your creative flair for the opportunity to have your artwork displayed on every Brad Teal sold board throughout spring. To get involved download your entry form right here: https://bit.ly/2BBgVW0 Go Bombers, Go Brad Teal !!

19.01.2022 Hockey Victoria released a statement this afternoon on Covid-19 pandemic and their recommendations in the current climate- https://hockeyvictoria.org.au/news/covid-19-information/ Further to this information the Essendon Hockey Board and Sections have made the decision to suspend junior training and our Hook in2Hockey program until further notice and postpone all senior training and practice matches until the 30th of March when we will review the situation. This decision ...includes members training in groups at Essendon independent of club sanctioned training. We believe postponing is the most responsible option for the continued health and well-being of our community. The current situation presents unprecedented challenges for our section committees and board and we are thinking proactively about how we can approach the season in the changing and uncertain climate we are presently faced with. See more

18.01.2022 How cute is this little bunny... Please donate today if you can!

18.01.2022 Our thoughts are with the Snowden family today as we offer our sincere condolences to Jed and Hugh and their mum Kathleen for the loss of her Father and the boys Grandfather, Kevin Weir. Kevin was a proud sideline spectator and supporter of Hugh and Jed at Essendon Hockey over the years.

17.01.2022 Aw...look at these two .

16.01.2022 Every year during women's round the Essendon Hockey community support the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Having missed our chance this year, you might like to throw your support behind The Red Hot Chilli Steppers who have committed to walking 10,000 steps a day in August to raise funds for the NBCF. Use this link to donate : https://tinyurl.com/donateRedHotChilliSteppersBCNA The team includes Bombers: Bec Anselmi, Jane Park, Carol Roe, Daisy Brown and Parkville friend Lindy Arc-Dekker. Keep an eye out for them as they give the appearance of training for the Olympic walking events as they smash out their 10,000 steps in an hour! As 2020 continues to challenge us all we know it may be a difficult year to make a donation. The team would welcome your shout out of support as an alternative

16.01.2022 This afternoon's announcement by the Premier and the location of Essendon Hockey facilities in an identified local lock down suburb means we have suspended all hockey activities at Essendon immediately. We will wait for further advice from Hockey Victoria about the impact of this announcement on the proposed season and advise members via Team App. We would expect all members to play a role in reducing the community transmission of the virus and to think about the the continued health and well-being of our community. To stay up to date with information please visit: https://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus #flattenthecurve

16.01.2022 Read about Hockeyroos doing some great community work! While at the Hockey Australia website, check out their #hockeyatHome hub page. https://hockey.org.au/hockeyathome-hub/ Featuring videos on: home based skills and fitness / health and wellness / interviews with National players / ‘learn about the game’ insights from umpires and coaches. A reminder that all Essendon Hockey COVID-19 updates are shared with our members via Teamapp. Stay well Bombers!

13.01.2022 Online level 1 coach / umpire courses! Use the time you would usually spend on training / playing / supporting hockey on adding to your skill set. It's never been easier with HV offering online courses for both umpiring and coaching. Check out the HV events on their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/pg/hockeyvictoria/events/?ref=page_internal

13.01.2022 We know our members are committed to #StayAtHome Our healthcare professionals need you to! #flattenthecurve

12.01.2022 Today's announcement sees even more of our members joining lockdown round two. Thinking of you all. Inspired by life member David Landgren stating that he spent time in the shed "sorting out his screws" for something to do .... we are putting the call out for pointless COVID lockdown activities! Let's help our members stuck at home by sharing the things you have done. No new #isoskill acquisitions allowed. Help our house bound team mates! Comment below. #weareessendonhockey

11.01.2022 Vale Lindsay Snowden. The Essendon Hockey Community is saddened by the news today that Lindsay passed peacefully with his family around him last night. As he said yesterday he is off to see his beloved June again. Lindsay has been a stalwart worker and supporter of Essendon Hockey over decades, too numerous to mention. As groundsman back in the days when we had 3 fields and grass to mow every week, he work tirelessly in the background so we could play with lines marked out an...d nets in place. His selfless reward was to watch his sons Neil and Ian excel at the game he loved. In later years his passion was to watch and support his grandsons Hugh and Jed play. Not an easy task for him last year but the chance to see his legacy play in red and black kept him passionate about the Bombers and his family. A loyal and dedicated Life Member his legacy lives on at Essendon Hockey for us all to enjoy and remember fondly. RIP Lindsay Snowden. See more

11.01.2022 Playing members please take a few minutes to help HV gather data for 2021 competition planning. If you missed it, we also recently (10th Sept) shared a quick update for our club via teamapp news.

10.01.2022 Have you been following Essendon's Ash and Oscar share their skills via HC Melbourne #MasterclassMonday videos? One way to see our bombers stars in action this year! Kids, get out in the back yard and see how many squeeze shots you can belt into the back fence ... only with parent approval of course!

09.01.2022 Fantastic to see some of our Under 10 Hook in2 Hockey kids return to hockey and having fun on Tuesday night. It's not too late to join one of our remaining sessions. It's free to attend & new players are welcome. Dates: Tuesday 1st December and Tuesday 8th of December Times: 5.00-6.00pm... Registrations essential for Covid safety via the link: https://forms.gle/hTCkU5qJxcggKZ9y5 For more information contact: Kirsten [email protected] Hockey Victoria Hockey Australia See more

06.01.2022 We know our Essendon Hockey members are a passionate lot, especially about keeping hockey alive. The current situation for many in our wider community also brings some perspective on how fortunate we really are. Lets show our support and compassion for our lock down neighbours The Venny Inc Please donate: https://thevenny.org.au/donate-2/... See more

05.01.2022 Why the standing around at training? Tonight some of our medical professional Essendon members conducted briefings with squads as part of our effort to prioritise community health and safety as we resume hockey activity. Thanks to Sophie, Kate and the group they have assembled who will continue to work with our teams. What a stressful time it has been for all our doctors and nurses, yet here they are giving time to their club. Thank you! It was exciting to see training unde...rway last week. Well done to all who have worked hard to make it happen. Being COVID-19 safe is everyone’s responsibility, but thanks to those who have worked hard on behalf of our members. Further thanks to everyone who has filled out THE SENIOR SECTION SURVEY to help us get even more teams back on the pitch asap. Anyone saying what survey? .you need to get on teamapp. Go to https://www.teamapp.com and sign up. Search for Essendon Hockey and request access. You can also download the app. We have shared and will continue to share a lot of important information via teamapp. If you are getting excited about the idea of playing again, make sure you don’t miss out on the details of how to make it happen. See more

05.01.2022 These hockey education seminars might be of interest. A range of topics - note one of the courses specifically counts for level 1 coach renewal.

03.01.2022 So good to see some of our junior crew back at Hockey Lane tonight! #keepinghockeyalive

02.01.2022 This time last year....grand final week saw 6 teams play with 4 winning premierships. We have missed the competition, fun and socialising this year! Hope all are keeping well.

02.01.2022 Who would have thought that December would see almost the peak of hockey activity for the year?! Hookin2Hockey kids have had a great time completing their final sessions and our older juniors continue to hit the pitch each week. Thanks to the dedicated coaches: Andre Harrington, Elias Fernandez, Anthea Sheriff, Harris Pilbeam, Jo Francis, James Wilson, Kirsten Davidson, Karen Fogarty, Xavier Fernandez, Tara Nikolaou, Ngaire Abboud, Keith Fernandez. Also thanks to Nick Nikolaou, Kate Martin and Sophie Nightingale for helping us get on the pitch. Our men have also been in action with the PL/R squad even managing a practice match on Saturday with SUHC. An enjoyable long overdue hit out! Hockey Victoria Hookin2Hockey Southern United Hockey Club

01.01.2022 A free HV event for those aged 11 to 17 years old. Essendon is a host venue so grab a friend and sign up

01.01.2022 A message from your coaches. When we are able to resume playing there is an expectation you are not just fit but #farmfit Stay well, stay fit, #stayathome